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Can Baking Bread Be Cancer Therapy?

November 1st 2022

By Linda Cohen

I made a point to continue baking a weekly challah bread after I was diagnosed with blood cancer, and it proved to be therapeutic.

Every Day Financial Toxicity: Even With Good Insurance, the Smaller Costs of Cancer Care Add Up

November 1st 2022

By Martha Carlson

When people say. “It’s just $35 to see a specialist,” they miss the entire issue of cancer-related financial toxicity.

Take a Break from the Darkness of Cancer and Draw a Halloween Monster

October 31st 2022

By Mark Hicks

I know that cancer is not lighthearted but wanted to offer a fun Halloween drawing activity for those affected by the disease.

I Shouldn’t Have to Pretend ‘Minor’ Side Effects From Cancer Treatment Don’t Bother Me

October 28th 2022

By Kelly Irvin

Researchers running clinical should be aware of how these new drugs affect our day-to-day lives — not just in the big ways, but also the small ones that take their toll over the long haul.

A Cancer Support Group Gave Me Space to Heal

October 27th 2022

By Patti McGee

Brest cancer treatment was a scary experience, but thankfully a survivorship support group helped me heal.

I’m Learning to Outsmart Cancer

October 26th 2022

By Khevin Barnes

If I put all my energy into fighting breast cancer, I’d be bringing the disease into focus every day. Instead, I’m working on outsmarting cancer.

On the Rails of Cancer: My Favorite Walking Trail Made Me Feel Like ‘The Little Engine That Could’

October 25th 2022

By Joe Bullock

Walking on the American Tobacco Trail has become church-like to me, as I ponder life with cancer.

Thoughts on Breast Cancer Awareness Month: the Disease Is No ‘Stroll Through the Park’

October 24th 2022

By Mark Hicks

Truly raising awareness for breast cancer — or any other disease — can’t be done with walks and colorful ribbons, but through seeing the people who are affected by the illness.

Adopting a Dog Helped Me Out of the Post-Cancer and COVID-19 Rut

October 21st 2022

By Bonnie Annis

When I found myself struggling with anxiety and depression after cancer and COVID-19, I decided a therapy dog might be a good idea, so I adopted one.

Shifting Thoughts About Pinktober and Breast Cancer Education

October 20th 2022

By Debbie Legault

My view on Breast Cancer Awareness month — aka “Pinktober” — shifted after my daughter was diagnosed.